Beachy keen: with a well-stocked beach bag, your summer days will be carefree and very au courant

Shape, June, 2004 by Violet Moon Gaynor

1. Buzz by Jane Fox reversible cotton sun hat ($55; janefox.com)

2. Express two-tone sandals ($34; at Express stores nationwide)

3. Blugirl by Blumarine tulle-overlay triangle bikini with beaded flower detail ($230; at Erez, Englewood, N.J., 201-816-9688)

4. Coach "Candice" sunglasses ($148; 866-262-2440)

5. Bramasole cotton sarong ($36; bramasole.com)

6. Susana Monaco "Chiquita" Supplex/Lycra dress ($119; shopbop.com)

7. Lacoste terry zip-front cap-sleeve sweatshirt and miniskirt ($98 and $70; 800-4-LACOSTE)

8. Burberry "Watercheck" plastic beach tote ($495; at select Burberry stores)

9. Hermes terry-cloth "Fish" beach towel ($400; 800-441-4488)